Weight: 1456 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1619
Dove Bell ID: 4284 Tower ID: 11831 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diocese of Peterborough
Church, 628258
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Grid reference: SP 977 810
Of early medieval origin but almost entirely rebuilt during 15th century and especially fine example of Perpendicular architecture, most notably its splendid lantern tower. From the former church is a display of early 14th century stained glass, amongst the finest in the Midlands. Excellent monuments including a 1420 alabaster tomb with effigies holding hands, a 1499 alabaster knight and two marble monuments with figures of c.1700.
Building is open for worship
Open to visitors - Key readily available ( Miss Edna Halifax 01832 733267) Parking beside the church
Footprint of Church buildings: 448 m²
Weight: 1456 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1619
Dove Bell ID: 4284 Tower ID: 11831 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 604 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1896
Dove Bell ID: 29801 Tower ID: 11831 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 31.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Watts (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 29802 Tower ID: 11831 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 33" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Watts (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 29803 Tower ID: 11831 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 928 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 29804 Tower ID: 11831 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 38.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 29805 Tower ID: 11831 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Grid reference: SP 977 810
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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